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Strengthening Kids. Empowering Families. Building Communities

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Michael Making Lives Better is Celebrating 15 Years Serving the Erie Community

Our passion and mission is serving underprivileged kids and Parents throughout the community. Through our many outreach programs, youth mentoring projects and company sponsors, we provide our community with the tools and resources necessary to help during times of economic hardship. From free meals to free school supplies or haircuts for kids to free thanksgiving dinners and scholarships we seek to empower deserving families to regain a sense of stability and positive outlook.

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Our Valued Sponsors

“Year after year you’ve answered the call in helping us bring our annual events and services to the many students and their families.”

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Upcoming Events

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Sponsor our Next Event

The key to MMLB success is the consistent contributions from local business sponsors. Our events reach thousands of people throughout the community, by means of television , radio , print and social media advertisements. Which can serve as a strong branding and long term outreach opportunity for our trusted sponsors willing and looking to give back to the community by helping support our mission?

We offer strategic custom marketing outreach packages to our Premium Level Sponsors, if you’re interested in promoting your business while serving the community.

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You Make the Difference!

Consider lending your support to this growing community of volunteers, sponsors, families, and friends, all looking to do great things in the Erie.

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